Prototype Buyer

HL Mando Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Mando Corporation seeks a Prototype Buyer to support Engineering and the Prototype Lab in on-time delivery of prototype assemblies and components in Auburn, MI. You will procure assemblies, components, equipment, tools, fixtures, and supplies for prototype builds and lab activities.

Responsibilities include expediting components, managing supplier relationships, negotiating RFQs, tracking orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and quality audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily work schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Organizational and multitasking skills; attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expedite and track components from Mando’s plants and outside Suppliers to meet completion dates.
• Escalate issues when required.
• Track and approve Supplier Incoming Requirements (SIR) documents from Supplier prior to shipment.
• Manage component procurement for assembly of build kits.
• Expedite activities and purchase items at various vendors to meet project timelines.
• Search for and suggest new suppliers.
• Analyze RFQ responses, negotiate pricing and make sourcing recommendations.
• Track orders and maintain products in inventory.
• Maintain records to meet IATF16949 and customer quality audits.
• Record inventory in HM PES database.
• Manage Kanban system for component inventories.
• Inform supervisors/engineers about overdue materials and status of the product.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and Prototype Manager to keep project on schedule.
• Frequent supplier contact to ensure delivery on date.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

MS Office

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Prototype Buyer

PurchasingAP1 Indirect Auburn, MI, US

Purpose:

Supports Engineering and the Prototype Lab in achieving on-time delivery of prototype assemblies and components to customers. Procures assemblies, components, equipment, tools, fixtures, and supplies needed for Engineering and prototype lab builds.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Expedite and track components from Mando’s plants and outside Suppliers to meet completion dates
  • Escalate issues when required
  • Track and approve Supplier Incoming Requirements (SIR) documents from Supplier prior to shipment
• Manage component procurement of assembly of build kits
• Expedite activities and purchase items at various vendors to meet project timelines. This includes ordering parts for prototype builds, as well as miscellaneous MRO items for engineers to support prototype activities.
• Searches for and suggests new suppliers
• Analyzes RFQ responses, negotiates pricing and makes sourcing recommendations
• Track orders and maintain products in inventory.
• Maintain appropriate document records to meet IATF16949 and customer quality audits.
• Record and maintain inventory of quantity, type of materials, parts received and distributed, through use of HM PES computer database.
• Manage Kanban System for maintaining component inventories.
• Confer with supervisors/engineers to determine overdue materials and parts and inform supervisors/engineers about the status of the product – predict and manage risk independently
• Remain in contact with the Program Manager and Prototype Manager to make sure that the project is running smoothly according to schedule and that there will be no issue to operation schedules
• Frequently checks with the suppliers to ensure that delivery will be possible on the agreed date.
• Must be ready to solve problems and issues. Must always have a contingency plan available.
• Back-up Shipping/Receiving Expeditor, as required or on vacation
• Participate in program status meetings

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily work schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Organizational and multitasking skills; attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent work in an office setting, with occasional access to shop floor.
• Rare exposure to workplace hazards and to environmentally or safety-regulated work.
• Occasional use of stairs or travel across uneven surfaces.
• Constant use of computers and office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant sitting and occasional walking.
• Rare lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Constant visual, verbal communication, and hearing demands.

Remote Work: At Management’s discretion and according to company policy.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.